Sam Burgess dismissed criticism from Bath coach Mike Ford as he arrived back in Australia where he pledged his long-term future to the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Sam Burgess has revealed he stepped away from rugby union because his "heart just isn't in it".

Bath head coach Mike Ford is expected to give an update on the future of Sam Burgess this afternoon.

Bath head coach Mike Ford admits Sam Burgess "didn't quite feel right" after the World Cup, but is convinced he will remain a rugby union player.

Bath have given their England World Cup centre Sam Burgess time off to consider his rugby future - and a possible return to league, according to BBC Sport.

Sam Burgess has no regrets over his decision to switch codes, according to his younger brother Tom.

Sam Burgess is among the casualties as England have named a revamped matchday 23 for Saturday's final World Cup group match against Uruguay in Manchester.

Sam Burgess' time in Australian rugby league has given him an insight into the mentality the Wallabies will bring to Saturday's decisive World Cup clash at Twickenham.

Sam Burgess has declared himself ready to start for England if needed for Saturday's pivotal World Cup clash with Wales at Twickenham.

Bath head coach Mike Ford has backed Sam Burgess to remain with the Aviva Premiership club for the next four years despite speculation linking the 26-year-old with a return to rugby league.

World Cup winner Jason Robinson believes Sam Burgess will have every intention of making England's starting line-up when the tournament starts next week.

Sam Burgess has revealed that Will Carling contacted him to explain his claim that the inexperience of England's rugby league convert would be exposed during the World Cup.

Rugby league convert Sam Burgess has been named in England's World Cup squad.

Sam Burgess was satisfied with his England debut as the frustration of playing an alien code continues to give way to enjoyment.

Tom Wood has set the scene for England's clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday by warning his teammates their World Cup dream is at stake.

Sam Burgess will make his England debut against France on Saturday with Stuart Lancaster insisting he has earned his place in the team after proving himself on the training field.

Cross-code convert Sam Burgess is being pushed into a midfield role by England to cover for the absence of powerhouse Manu Tuilagi, according to former wing Mark Cueto.

England head coach Stuart Lancaster views Sam Burgess as a centre rather than flanker and will only consider him for the World Cup as a midfield option.

Bath boss Mike Ford has predicted a bright England future for former rugby league superstar Sam Burgess - starting at the World Cup in September.

England have named wings Chris Ashton and David Strettle in a 50-man World Cup training squad that also includes rugby league convert Sam Burgess.